Quick Answer

Ghastlord of Fugue is a rare Creature — Spirit Avatar from PLST (PLST) costing {U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B}. Current price: $1.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghastlord of Fugue MTG card

Ghastlord of Fugue

Creature — Spirit Avatar

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player exiles that card.

"He is a ghost that has never known life." —*The Seer's Parables*

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mike Dringenberg

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghastlord of Fugue? Basics

Ghastlord of Fugue is a Creature — Spirit Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player exiles that card."

How much mana does Ghastlord of Fugue cost to cast? Basics

Ghastlord of Fugue has a mana cost of {U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ghastlord of Fugue's mana cost of {U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B}{U/B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ghastlord of Fugue has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ghastlord of Fugue's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player exiles that card."

What is the current price of Ghastlord of Fugue? Pricing

The current market price for Ghastlord of Fugue is approximately $1.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghastlord of Fugue? Pricing

You can purchase Ghastlord of Fugue from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastlord of Fugue in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Modern? Legality

Ghastlord of Fugue is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghastlord of Fugue is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastlord of Fugue in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghastlord of Fugue is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghastlord of Fugue is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ghastlord of Fugue legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastlord of Fugue in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ghastlord of Fugue from? Details

This printing of Ghastlord of Fugue is from PLST (PLST), with collector number SHM-162.

Ghastlord of Fugue may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghastlord of Fugue's rarity? Details

Ghastlord of Fugue is a rare card in PLST.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ghastlord of Fugue? Details

Ghastlord of Fugue was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ghastlord of Fugue's power and toughness? Details

Ghastlord of Fugue is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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